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Author / Producer

Bleek, Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel

Title

Reynard the Fox in South Africa; or, Hottentot Fables and Tales

Description

[Source - Henry Fagan for FHYA, 2022: Written by Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Bleek between 1861 and 1864 drawing on material acquired from numerous missionaries. Bleek translated the texts himself from 'Hottentot' , /Nusa and from German. The book was published by Trübner & Co. in London in 1864. A copy was acquired by Tilden Public Library in 1895. It was later acquired by New York Public Library at an unknown date. Digitised by Google at an unknown date and made available on Google Books. Acquired by FHYA in March 2022. Uploaded by Benathi Marufu for FHYA in April 2022.]

Custodial History

[Source - Henry Fagan for FHYA, 2022: A copy of Wilhelm Heinrich Immanuel Bleek's book. The book comprises translations of materials Bleek uncovered in the private library of George Grey. The content is comprised of fables and anecdotes, many involving animals, which were told to 'Hottentot' children.]

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Reynard_the_Fox_in_South_Africa.pdf

Date Created

1864

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